ULTIMATE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO RUNNING! Tips & hacks to take your running to the next level in 2022!

[@MrAlpal2005]

Very much resonated with your point about marathon runners not being better than 5k or 10k runners. I have completed a marathon, and realised that I prefer Half Marathons and under and enjoy them more. You don't have to keep going for longer and longer races! Find what works and do what you ENJOY!

[@BenParkes]

Great that you've found what works for you!

[@SuzyQzyful]

Thanks for the video, it's very helpful! I'm a total beginner trying to get back into the swing of things after taking a break for the holidays. I did my first in person 5k with a time of 44 mins so my goal this year is to do 5k in under 40 mins! Something achievable in time but not so big that it's daunting.

[@BenParkes]

Sounds like a great goal Suzy.. wishing you all the best with it!

[@emanuelsantos5585]

New home Ben? Goodyear!!!!

[@fatrunner]

Great video, signposting people to the couch to 5k is a great idea also. It helped me so much, gives a very clear progression plan and structure to it, perfect for a complete beginner.

[@feezee82]

Hello, Ben! I ordered a smart bike and would love to see a video on how to best utilize one as a supplementary training tool.

[@lcpholman]

Goal - simple: complete a marathon - specifically Brighton - April 10 - gulp! Considering an ultra for later in the year. Would like to get 10k down to around 45 min, and 5k around 21 min.

[@BenParkes]

Good luck at Brighton Lindsay!

[@xzorre]

Hoping to stay injury free this year so I can get past the beginner stage of running. Also wanting to complete an olympic distance triathlon and hopefully run my first half marathon.

[@benguinane3791]

Running the Manchester marsthon in April. Waiting on ballot results for London and Berlin too

[@laural9436]

Great video Ben! I like that "add some strength into your week" sounds like "add some strength into your weak".

[@Kelly_Ben]

Great video!! I'd rather run a trail marathon slowly than a road 5k fast... 5ks are brutal! If you're giving it your all, it doesn't matter what distance you're running. I discovered in the last few years the importance of trying different distances, as we'll as surfaces. 5k is the normal place to start, but once you build your fitness, try other distances. Not only will it make you a stronger "smarter" runner (you learn more about yourself, body, mind, gear, nutrition etc) you also might be surprised at finding a distance that clicks, that you love!

[@BenParkes]

All great points Kelly!

[@simongardner2066]

New York Marathon is the target in November, speed fitness has gone so need to get back to basics at first then maybe a spring marathon done very slowly to get some confidence back

[@Tonyr2]

Happy new year to you and Sarah too.

[@BenParkes]

Happy New Year Tony!

[@hannahnoman3086]

OMG this video is so useful! just what I needed thank you so much I really appreciate it!

[@BenParkes]

All the best with your running Hannah!

[@owenjones9032]

2 main goals for this year: Sub 1:45 half in the summer followed by a sub 3:45 (ideally around 3:30) marathon towards the end of the year. Bought a pair of Alphafly's in the sale so I can break them in ready for the races 😁

[@BenParkes]

Good luck Owen! They are some fast shoes!!

[@erickmarquet]

Ben! thank you so much for this and also for having your beginners plan free in your webpage, I honestly can't thank you enough. Greetings from Mexico!

[@BenParkes]

Greetings from London! :-)

[@shinzjl]

Imma beginner runner too love your videos, glad you put this out!

[@danielstevens8827]

Fantastic video for them who are looking to start their running journeys Ben! 😃👍🏼

[@patxtx_runs]

Hey Ben! Goals for 2022: Quebec City Marathon in October (my first!) and two half: one in May and one in June (aiming for sub-2). I'll be using your plans for all my races, bought the improver and intermediate for both races: the quality is top level.

[@BenParkes]

Good luck Pat! Quebec sounds like a beautiful place to have a marathon run!

[@Sportsfan18]

Needed this video! Thank you!

[@WhatMatterstoMatt]

Awesome video, some great tips. Even some stuff that I need to remind myself of

[@Aloneinhills]

Great advice & vlog as always. Was nice to see myself running with you & the good lady in the video in Carriackfergus 🙌

[@BenParkes]

Loved that Parkrun!

[@heavyt5702]

Nice one, Ben. Some great tips, thanks. HNY to you and Sarah 🥳

[@BenParkes]

Happy New Year!

[@markg99]

Well done on almost 100k subscribers! You're doing a great job 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

[@melanieaddis4561]

Excellent video Ben! Thanks for this and the info,really appreciate it. I run walk (not a jeffer) and a return to running runner. I'm. For Manchester this year so working on my overall fitness, nutrition and mindset!! Awesome video's, thanks again.

[@robbiegreenslade]

Happy New Year Ben. I’ve 12 weeks until Manchester Marathon but unfortunately I was laid low last week with COVID and this week my breath and energy seems to have gone as I recover! I am going to do some smaller gentle runs this week and then hopefully continue with my training plan. Gutted as I wanted to really get into it.

[@Dikbert]

Very good info, I binged on all your videos when I first started running in September 2020 and would recommend the same to others! Having run 5k up to full marathon I'd have to say my favourite distance to run/race is 10k, just short enough to get some really good speed but long enough where you have to hold back a smidge so that you don't suffer the whole way! (like the 5k)

[@michieldebuck]

Hi Ben, my goal for 2022 is to run a sub 2h50 marathon in Rotterdam in April and 2h45 in Berlin in September (if drawn from lottery). I will probably use your training plan to prepare for the Berlin marathon.

[@BenParkes]

Sounds great! Good luck with both those great races!

[@sarahwilliams6684]

Hi great video I'm also going to be new to running at the moment Im just coming to the end of covid but I really would like to start somewhere I live very close to the southdowns so great hills to run up and down. I'm very much into mtb and currently ride an ebike as I found my fitness limited me as when I was on my non ebike I just couldn't do the long rides and if I did a hill I felt like my heart was going g to explode. So I took on board what you said about run walk and I'm going to start slowly at the weekend. Question is start just by running round my local park first? Before thinking we can all take on a 5k as I'm really not that fit at 51 years young but really want to get my breathing better on my bike and enjoy running too!! Advice is greatly appreciated 😊😊🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@tomdomville318]

Hi Ben, just found your channel and its so helpful and I find your videos awesome. This year I've decided to get back into running aftwr a 7 year break and I've entered a few half marathon races to motivate me. I've just worked out my hr zones and my easy pace seems to vary massively. When I start my long run I'll run at 6:45 min/km for around the first 9km but can't seem to keep my hr down so need to slow down to around 7:30min/km or even slower after that. When I do my 3 minute interval training session my pace is around 4:40 min/km and my hr is in zone 4. I feel good after these sessions. Do you have any advise for how to keep my min/km more consistent on long runs without having to slow down to keep my hr in zone 2?

[@ritchierebbeck9261]

Did you have a link/recommendation for a more moderately priced version of the Naked Band, Ben? Cheers!

[@BenParkes]

flipbelt.co.uk

[@georgidalton4315]

I just recovered from an injury i have ran 17 for a 5k before so hoping to run that this year

[@BenParkes]

Good luck Georgi!

[@georgidalton4315]

@@BenParkes Hello Ben i am looking to get some vaporfly’s i see keller sports have them for £160 are these a trusted website ? Would be very much appreciated

[@pierrejalon8294]

Running on and of for three years. Whatever I do I can’t get rid of my shin splints. I want to get better run for longer but I can’t shake the injury’s.

[@mcfall1984]

Hey Ben, my goal this year is to get a 3:15. Any tips

[@cannibalmanimal2336]

Pose method

[@darragh9543]

my pb for 5k is 23:38 and i have been running 6 months i want to get sub 20 mins by next year

[@TheRealDanielTV]

Good luck

[@Dikbert]

I went from 25:00 to 19:26 between March-December last year. Tempo and interval runs each week made an enormous difference. Good luck with your goal!

[@pro-6655]

Hi, Ben! I am going to London this year. Is it possible to meet in person and get aquainted?

[@mijzzzz]

fantastic vid to share with friends starting out. but i must take issue with theraceorganiser aka aat events who cancelled our local hm event at short notice and kept our money and really treated my local running community like poo.

[@BenParkes]

Sorry to hear that.. sadly when companies do this it means no one will return in the future. Still, lots of other companies out there to run with next time!

[@mijzzzz]

@@BenParkes yes,they deleted the many bad reviews on social medias but there are a lot of great events out there to look forward to with other companies.

[@cgs6070]

What about running first thing in the morning no food or water is that okay ?

[@clem8290]

Does anyone know if running makes your legs bigger? Maybe it's a stupid question but I've tried to look it up on Google, but everyone answers differently. I would just want to get leaner, not a huge different and not an athletic figure.

[@TrossDolfei]

breaking 20 mins 5k!

[@samjenkins3473]

2022 Goals 5km sub 19 10km sub 40 Half sub 1:40 Mara sub 3:45 Extra: Get 6 pack 😂

[@rohaynejohnson4626]

The cops still got me

[@eldiablo1672]

Running for the first time a marathon and an ultra distance from about 50k... 😉

[@Kelly_Ben]

Good luck, it's a blast! I flipped the order, doing the 50k first. The trail marathon was fun and nearly pain free after that! 😆

[@eldiablo1672]

Thank you very much@@Kelly_Ben Impressive what you achieved already. Let it be an inspiration for me. Any site where I can follow you and your efforts, please?

[@Kelly_Ben]

@@eldiablo1672 Thanks! I'm on strava. I'll warn you, I'm slow, and currently on a break due to being sick, but come February I'm determined to ramp it back up for an April 50k and be a little faster this year! Last year was just about finishing the ultras and a marathon. This year I want to actually perform at my best, whatever that is! I'd love to follow your journey as well!

[@eldiablo1672]

@@Kelly_Ben Unfortunately I'm not on Strava 😟 Any othe way to follow you please?

[@calumfield5908]

Sub 1.50 HM!

[@timeonfeet]

Great stuff Ben. Wish I had this when I started running!